Assistant Manager​/Manager - Tourism & Culture - Capital Projects

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Assistant Manager / Manager – Bilingual Arabic Speaker

Tourism & Culture – Capital Projects Infrastructure

We have a challenging opportunity opened up for the role in our Capital Projects Construction practice. The role is mission critical and requires multi‑dimensional capabilities in Business Development, Account Management and Practice Development. Identify business opportunities within client's immediate business or across an industry. Grow existing accounts and attract new business, develop a deep understanding of client's business, build lasting relationships with client personnel, demonstrate technical competence in the product group and industry, become the de‑facto go‑to‑person, and ensure outstanding quality execution of projects.

Serve as ambassadors of Protiviti in the market and attract and retain top talent.

• Provide expertise and professional advice to client organizations on effective implementation of Capital Projects programs and deliver value.
• Develop strong relationships with top executives at prospect, target and existing clients.
• Identify the value we will be providing to clients.
• Collaborate on resource staffing to maximize value for the firm.
• Interpret and analyze contracts, understand contract clauses and implications.
• Analyze delays, arbitration, dispute resolution, and claims management.
• Handle and settle large claims assignments.
• Be willing to be deployed at project sites for long‑term engagements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Construction, etc.) or Architecture.
• 8+ years of industry‑related or relevant consulting experience, including dispute resolution.
• Experience in a senior position at leading consulting firms in the region focused on Capital Projects Advisory.
• In‑depth understanding of the Capital Projects domain, project controls, QA/QC, contract administration, procurement, and construction/project risk management.
• Exposure to diverse industries (Real Estate, Contracting, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, industrial projects).
• Strong local/regional community network and active membership in trade and professional associations.

• Creative thinking combined with rigorous analysis to solve business problems.
• High energy, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to prepare and present to senior audiences.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, maintaining a professional demeanor under high stress.
• Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment.
• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to multitask.
• Regular reading habits to stay abreast of new trends and developments, with high confidentiality.
• Enjoys traveling and meeting new people.
• Flexibility to travel to, and work in, other locations.

Abu Dhabi